How to Make a Google Account Without Gmail

Last Updated: March 18, 2023 Tested

Google has become something of a spectacle in recent years. Before, when you needed to create another Google account, Gmail was always included. This meant that if you needed several Google accounts, you would end up amassing several Gmail email accounts too! Now, however, there is a way to sign up for a Google account without needing to sign up for another new Gmail account.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Filling Out the Google New Account Form

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Open the Sign up Without Gmail website. Open a new web browser tab or window, and navigate to accounts.google.com/SignUpWithoutGmail
- In order to sign up without a Gmail account, you will need to enter a current email address to associate with the account.
- Signing up from a mobile device will follow identical steps.
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Fill out the form. You will need to fill in all the fields to create an account. These fields are First & Last Name, Current Email, Password & Confirmation, Gender, Age, Phone number, and the CAPTCHA.

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Verify that you are human. The last step is to verify that you are a human not and not an automated bot. There is a checkbox that you can check so that you can do verification through your phone instead. Phone verification will send you a special text message with a code inside it. Open the text message on your phone and enter the code in the box provided on the screen when prompted.
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Agree to the terms. Ensure that the correct location is chosen at the bottom of the form. Under this, check the checkbox to agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Click the blue “Next step” button to submit the form.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Verifying the New Account

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Check your email. Because you are using an existing email account, you will need to confirm that it belongs to you. Go and check the email address that you used to sign up for your new Google account.
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Open the email. You should see an email in your inbox with the subject line “Google Email Verification.” Click this to open the email.
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Verify the email address. Just under “Just click the link below to verify your email address and complete your signup,” you should see a blue link. Click this, or copy and paste it into your browser address bar and hit Enter. A new browser window should open that says “Thanks for creating a Google Account. Use it to subscribe to channels on YouTube, video chat for free, save favorite places on Maps, and lots more.” There should also be a blue “Get started” button right below it. Click this and follow the instructions given.
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Sign into your new Google account. Once you have finished signing up, everything should work as it normally does. Sign into your account using the email address you provided and the password, and visit the different Google service pages as you normally would. As you do, everything should be seamless. Enjoy your new Google account without a Gmail address!

Expert Q&A

Question

How do I make my Google Account secure?

Mitch Harris
Consumer Technology Expert
Mitch Harris is a Consumer Technology Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.

Mitch Harris

Consumer Technology Expert

Expert Answer

Two-factor authentication is one of the best things you can do—you can enable it under your account security settings. If anyone tries to log into your Google account, the two-factor authentication system will require extra verification from your cell phone or a separate email address.
Question

Will this give me a new Gmail Inbox with my current non-Google email ID?

Tim Braun

Community Answer

No. You could set this up but following these instructions creates a Google account (that you can use for Google services, including contacts and calendar) but using Gmail for an e-mail on that account requires further steps, including configuring your old e-mail provider to allow Google to send/receive from that e-mail address.
Question

Would I be able to use this Google account in the Play Store?

Community Answer

No, you have to have a Gmail account for it to work in the Play Store.